CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK03 BYB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,217 mi
Last recorded24,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 24,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 21,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess rear linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 21,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess rear linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 20,922 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 20,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 19,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,952 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2012 12,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 6,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,567 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
Full Suzuki SV650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK03 BYB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 17,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK03 BYB?

You can check the full history of EK03 BYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK03 BYB registered?

EK03 BYB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is EK03 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 BYB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK03 BYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK03 BYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.